Article 44 — Voluntary Submission

1. 1.

   Non-nationals may submit to the jurisdiction of the State by contract or formal declaration in accordance with law.

2. 2.

   Submission may be general or limited to specified matters, and may include a choice of Kaharagian law and forum, subject to mandatory law and public order.

3. 3.

   Submission shall be evidenced in writing or in a durable form capable of verification.

4. 4.

   Submission does not of itself create nationality, nor does it relieve any person from compliance with the mandatory law of the place where they are physically present.

5. 5.

   The State may refuse or terminate acceptance of submission in cases of fraud, abuse, or incompatibility with public order, as provided by law.